Comparison

Beat Cafe vs Mu.

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Beat Cafe

Features
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Beat Cafe is designed for office workers who want to fight off sleepiness and stay energized all day. With quick, playful micro-activities, you can refresh your mind and boost focus—no fitness or stretching required. Just open Beat Cafe during a break, pick an activity, and get back to work feeling recharged. Highlights:
• Quick, desk-friendly tasks to wake you up
• No fitness or stretching moves
• Perfect for busy professionals
• Boosts alertness in minutes

About

Mu.

Features
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Mu. Mu. is a daily log for the things that affect how you feel: track mood, symptoms, habits, medications — and let patterns emerge naturally over time. Simple. Modern. Free. Private. —WHAT YOU CAN DO— *Track Events Choose what to track: insomnia, anxiety, stress, medication, or create custom events that matter to you. Log as many or as few as you like. *Log Your Mood Record how you feel on a scale of 0 to 10. *Write Notes Attach a note to any logged event or mood. *Explore Patterns View your data with intuitive charts and statistics. Filter by event type and adjust the time period to see what influences your wellbeing. *Export Your Data Download your history as a CSV or a detailed PDF report — complete with mood charts, color-coded grids, and event heatmaps. Pick the period and the events you want to include. *Apple Watch Companion Log events and your mood directly from your wrist. Data syncs automatically with your iPhone. —SOME WAYS TO USE MU.— • Mood Tracker • Medication Tracker • Pain Tracker • Symptom Journal —PRIVACY FIRST— Your data never leaves your device or iCloud. Without an account or internet connection, Mu. works entirely offline. All your entries—mood scores, events, notes—stay with you. —DESIGNED FOR YOU— Built to be intuitive and calming, by someone who uses it daily. —MEDICAL DISCLAIMER— This app is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have concerns about your health, please consult a qualified healthcare provider. —LANGUAGES— English, French, Spanish, Arabic —CONTACT & SUPPORT— Questions or feedback? Reach out to us directly from the app's Contact section or via our website, Reddit, Discord or Instagram.

Screenshots

Beat Cafe4 screens
Mu.4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Beat Cafe at 12 against Mu.'s 18.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Beat Cafe ships an update fortnightly, Mu. every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Beat Cafe versus Mu.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeat CafeMu.
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS12 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB34 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAhancer Co., Ltd.Liminal Pictures

In-app purchases

None

Beat Cafe

No in-app purchases

None

Mu.

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Beat Cafe free?
Beat Cafe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mu. free?
Mu. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Beat Cafe or Mu. have ads?
Neither Beat Cafe nor Mu. shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Beat Cafe or Mu.?
Beat Cafe ships an update fortnightly, and Mu. every 10 days. Most recently, Beat Cafe was updated on October 28, 2026 and Mu. on October 28, 2026.

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